Music Editor I

Oregon Catholic Press • Lake Oswego, OR

8h • $60,200 - $64,600

About The Position

Music Editors at OCP are responsible for the musical integrity of songs and all relevant metadata, including credits, copyrights, and royalty shares. A key duty is preserving and promoting the intellectual property of composers. The ideal candidate is passionate about musical excellence, collaborative workflows, and clean, error-free data. OCP is a self-supporting, non-profit Catholic publishing company that aims to help people encounter God and His love through music and liturgical resources. OCP values Empathy, Humility, and Passion in its teammates and supports employees with benefits and growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music (performance, education, theory, composition, etc.)
• Two (2) years professional experience in liturgical music, music performance, music education, and/or publishing
• Advanced knowledge of music theory and music notation software (ex. Finale or Dorico, the latter of which is our in-house notation software)
• Proficiency in one or more instruments and/or vocal performance
• Piano/keyboard proficiency
• Intermediate knowledge of database programs (e.g., Filemaker or Excel)
• Demonstrated knowledge of—or familiarity with—OCP styles and products
• Clear, precise, and professional oral and written communication skills, knowledge of OCP products and services, and music in liturgical settings (mainly Catholic).
• Strong organizational & time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Music (performance, education, theory, composition, etc.)
• Three (3) years professional experience with liturgical music and/or music publishing
• Demonstrated fluency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft programs, such as InDesign, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator and Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, and/or Outlook, respectively
• Demonstrated fluency with database programs (such as Filemaker or Excel)
• Project Management experience (esp. if certified or credentialed)
• Advanced knowledge and professional use of Dorico notation software
• Conversational level in Spanish or better

Responsibilities

• Edit and prepare music for publication: plan, input/edit (using Dorico notation software), proof, coordinate, and communicate effectively with composers and other internal and external staff members as appropriate and needed.
• Maintain and support key music data tools and editing processes: use established correction processes; be(come) proficient in using the Master Music Data Base (MMDB); use established quality control processes and actively participate in making improvements.
• Support both internal and external customers: answer customer calls, emails, and/or questions from Customer Success staff; describe OCP products at meetings, events, and/or conventions; model good employee attitudes and behaviors.
• Contribute to OCP’s organizational health by consistently exhibiting behaviors that exemplify our Core Values of humility, empathy, and passion.
• May sit on music selection committees.
• Music video editing, if incoming skill set is commensurate.
• Certain copywriting for marketing materials, such as octavo or other new product descriptions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with a zero deductible and 90 percent premium coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• Dental, vision, flexible spending, and life/long-term disability plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off accruals and 12-14 paid holidays annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level